Medicaid Transparency Push: California lawmakers want to revive a plan to publicly name large employers whose workers are on Medi-Cal, arguing taxpayers deserve visibility as work requirements loom. Oregon Health Access: A report highlights how Medicaid eligibility changes can abruptly cut off care in rural Oregon, with mental health clinics facing closures or patient caps. Wildfire Tech & Health: Oregon’s East Evans Creek Fire updates show growing containment and continued use of handheld infrared tools, while statewide guidance stresses protecting indoor air during hazardous smoke. Forests Management: Oregon’s Board of Forestry approved a Western Oregon State Forests Management Plan for 640,000 acres, aiming to balance timber jobs with cleaner air, water, wildlife habitat, and climate goals. Agriculture Innovation: Vineyards are shifting from routine IPM to “Dynamic IPM,” using continuous monitoring and predictive modeling to time pest and disease decisions. Cybersecurity: Chick-fil-A confirmed a data breach tied to credential-stuffing on its loyalty app, exposing account identifiers and partial payment details. AI Power & Grid Politics: A new pledge claims broad coverage of the U.S. grid for AI power, but enforcement hinges on federal regulators and tariff rules that can still socialize upgrade costs. Research Breakthrough: Scientists report a “little brain” in the heart—specialized nerve cells that help the organ keep working under severe stress. Local Science & Culture: The Ursula K. Le Guin House in Portland was added to the National Register of Historic Places.